i'm a new rider and live in Europe. The snow is about to start coming and i can't wait. I'm not going to buy a board yet until I rent some and figure out which one and which size I would like best. I'm 5ft5in are there any suggestions. i weight 155. i'm also about to buy grenade army corps jacket and pants, because there in my price range. does anyone have any suggestions on anything related to beginner snowboarding. THANKS!!!

I have the grenade army corps pants and they are legit and definitely a solid buy. they do run a bit big FYI im 5'9 185 and have a large and there even a little big... honestly when it comes to boards. my theory is renting is a waste of money, just talk to a few people on here about what a good cheap buy is. because look at it this way if u decide snowboarding isnt ur thing, just sell it and u will be out less than rental money or u if u like it u still have the board. as far as sizing if ur gonna get bigger just buy a couple sizes up but if ur not i think anything in the 150-155cm area would be good. check out DC ROME NITRO RIDE SEIRRA even BURTON have some quality boards for cheap because of old models.

I just bought my first board and would appreciate some advice. I paid $150 for a second hand burton omen 57 2004 without bindings and would like to know if this was a reasonable price to pay. I did alot of research which produced alot of different outcomes. If someone could just give me a general idea it would be much appreciated.

I think OP should get a size 150 board because he's a beginner plus I know a lot of guys that are taller/heavier and they like their 151 better than their larger boards. I would invest in a good pair of helmet to protect your head and not ruin your day, gloves to not freeze your finger tips so you can still buckle up by the end of the day, and boots that fit so you won't feel too much discomfort or pain.

I just bought my first board and would appreciate some advice. I paid $150 for a second hand burton omen 57 2004 without bindings and would like to know if this was a reasonable price to pay. I did alot of research which produced alot of different outcomes. If someone could just give me a general idea it would be much appreciated.

Wow..$150 for a 2004 board..you got robbed. You can easily get a much newer board with much newer technology for the same price off Craigs List or some other used-gear outlets. You can even get some brand new boards around that price off this site! You should have asked us before you bought it

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